Description

Hearty Jumper for Baby/Toddler – 1980s Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: 3, 6, 12 and 18 months (Finished Chest 16½″, 19″, 21″, 22½″)

Rows of little hearts march across the front, back and sleeves of this 1980s vintage crochet pattern, pictured in soft blue on white. Worked in fine baby yarn in neat double crochet, the heart motifs are built from a chart in contrast colour, while striped, ribbed-look bands finish the hem, cuffs and neck. A small buttoned opening at the back makes it easy to slip over a baby’s head. Sized from 3 to 18 months, this heart-themed baby sweater is an intermediate motif project that makes a charming keepsake for a baby or toddler.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Back and front are worked flat from the lower edge up in double crochet, with heart motifs worked from a chart in separate colour sections (yarn bobs are used for the contrast colour). The back is divided at the neck for a button opening and the front neck is shaped. Sleeves are worked with increases to the underarm; lower bands, cuffs and neckband are worked sideways in 2-row stripes and sewn on. The back opening is edged with button loops.
Finished Measurements: Chest 16½″ (19″, 21″, 22½″) / 42 (48, 53, 57) cm; length approx. 8¾″ (9¾″, 11″, 12¼″) / 22 (25, 28, 31) cm; sleeve 5″ (6¼″, 7½″, 8¼″) / 13 (16, 19, 21) cm. Designed to be a neat fit.

Pattern Style: Written in UK crochet terms, with a heart motif chart and abbreviations key.
Stitches: Chain, slip stitch, double crochet, Dec (as defined in the pattern), double crochet worked in back loop only for bands; colour changes with yarn bobs.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Patons 3 Ply Baby Wool or 3 Ply Feathersoft (25 g balls) — main colour 3 (3, 4, 4) balls, contrast colour 2 balls.
Substitute Yarn: Modern sport/baby weight yarn such as Debbie Bliss Eco Baby or Cascade Yarns Botanika.
Crochet Hook Size: 3.00 mm (UK No. 10–11) for body and sleeves, and 2.50 mm (UK No. 12) for bands, cuffs and neckband (or sizes needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Yarn bobs (1 packet), three buttons, tapestry needle.
Gauge: 27.5 stitches and 34 rows = 10 cm (approx. 4″) in double crochet with the 3.00 mm hook.

This is a digitally restored PDF crochet pattern
Upon purchase, you will receive an instant digital download — a clean, easily readable PDF. The original vintage instructions have been digitally enhanced, reformatted, and checked for clarity, ensuring a smooth crafting experience from start to finish.